Comparison

PocketServer vs MyShare

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PocketServer

Share files and folders across devices without cloud storage or cables. This app allows for cross-platform transfer and management of data, enabling users to run web servers and stream content directly from their iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform file and folder sharing
  • No cloud or cable required
  • Two-way data transfer
  • Persistent background WebDAV servers
  • Local HTTP server for static websites
  • Run multiple servers simultaneously
Features
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Cross-Platform Files & Folders Sharing. No data upload required. No cloud or cables needed. Designed for developers, power users, and privacy enthusiasts. ■ Two-way files & folders transfer between your iOS and Windows, Linux, etc. devices. Seamlessly browse, stream, and manage iOS files and folders from Windows, Linux, macOS, etc. No additional software, drivers, cloud services, or cables required. ■ Launch persistent background WebDAV servers. Easily set up and run Class 1 WebDAV servers on iPhone & iPad, compatible with rclone, Cyberduck, Transmit, Finder, and others. ■ Run local HTTP servers to serve static HTML websites. ■ Run multiple servers at the same time and in the background. The Pro version is a one-time purchase; no subscriptions. Built for power users who need flexibility without complexity. Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MyShare

Features
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MyShare 是一款局域网文件传输工具,让你的手机、电脑、平板在同一 Wi-Fi 下高速互传文件。无需联网、无需注册、不限文件大小,端到端加密,文件始终不出你的网络。 【核心功能】 · 极速传输:局域网内点对点直连,不限速、不限大小,千兆网络下可跑满带宽,大文件秒级送达。 · 端到端加密:传输通道基于 TLS 全程加密,文件只在你的设备之间流动,不经过任何第三方服务器。 · 无需联网:所有传输都在局域网内完成,断开互联网也能用;无需账号,打开应用即可开始。 · 多人群组共享:创建共享房间,扫码即可邀请多台设备加入,文件与消息全员可见,适合家庭、办公室和课堂协作。 · 全平台覆盖:支持 iOS、Android、macOS、Windows、鸿蒙 HarmonyOS 及平板设备,任意设备互传,不受品牌生态限制。 · 无广告:没有广告、不收集数据,本地工具不连接云端。 【三步上手】 让所有设备接入同一个 Wi-Fi 或局域网,无需数据线; 打开 MyShare,附近设备自动出现在列表中,无需扫码配对; 选中文件、照片或文件夹,点一下即达对方设备,对方确认后开始加密传输。

Screenshots

PocketServer4 screens
MyShare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyShare at none against PocketServer's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PocketServer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyShare asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketServer ships an update every 6 days, MyShare every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PocketServer versus MyShare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketServerMyShare
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBao Nguyen干 黄

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PocketServer

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99
None

MyShare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PocketServer free?
PocketServer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyShare free?
MyShare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PocketServer or MyShare have ads?
Neither PocketServer nor MyShare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PocketServer or MyShare?
PocketServer ships an update every 6 days, and MyShare every 9 days. Most recently, PocketServer was updated on October 14, 2026 and MyShare on October 1, 2026.

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